New York State’s variety of lifestyle options makes it an ideal retirement destination. While the hustle and bustle of New York City may be the first thing that comes to mind, the Empire State has much more to offer. From the beaches of Long Island, to Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes out west, to the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains in the north, New York is filled with natural wonders and smaller, quieter towns.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 390 senior living communities in New York that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in New York is about $6,700.
Yorktown Assisted Living has all of the best aspects of a warm, loving and caring home. Residents' rave about the incredible quality of the cuisine. The list of activities is too long to list here but it...
We had to put my mother in law in the Belvedere when she was having a hard time taking care of herself we toured a few places but we we found them warm and caring and they basically know our names when we...
This facility is kept clean and tidy, but the most important thing is that the staff are tremendous. They are caring and helpful, and always keep you well informed. I recommend them without qualification.
It's very convenient for my sister in law to get to her favorite places. Food good. She likes the exercise class and would like to teach it
I will give a 5 for all but for the meals I hear from my mom the vegetables are too hard and the meats are tough, sometimes the meals are not that great, for the cost I feel the meals should be better. Maybe...
I have fund that the staff within the facility stays in touch with me re: my dad constantly. They are very friendly and professional. The place is kept very clean and tidy. The move-in process was smooth and...
This has been a wonderful experience and it is necessary for my stage in life. I consider my experience very positive. [date removed] will make three years since I moved to Atria Forest Hills. It took a...
It's very convenient for my sister in law to get to her favorite places. Food good. She likes the exercise class and would like to teach it
The Brielle has neem a wonderful experience for mom. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Our family knows mom is well taken care of.
This has been a wonderful experience and it is necessary for my stage in life. I consider my experience very positive. [date removed] will make three years since I moved to Atria Forest Hills. It took a...
I will give a 5 for all but for the meals I hear from my mom the vegetables are too hard and the meats are tough, sometimes the meals are not that great, for the cost I feel the meals should be better. Maybe...
I have fund that the staff within the facility stays in touch with me re: my dad constantly. They are very friendly and professional. The place is kept very clean and tidy. The move-in process was smooth and...
My father is adjusting nicely with the assistance and kindness of all staff members. They go out of their way to ensure he is comfortable and are very welcoming.
My aunt entered Waterford in May and now I finally have peace of mind in knowing that she is being well taken care of...from eating properly and bathing. She is also involved in their daily activities which...
I will give a 5 for all but for the meals I hear from my mom the vegetables are too hard and the meats are tough, sometimes the meals are not that great, for the cost I feel the meals should be better. Maybe...
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) licenses memory care communities in New York. They are referred to as Special Needs Assisted Living Residences (SNALRs).[01]
Every memory care community must meet specific criteria to remain licensed in New York, including:[02]
All memory care communities in New York must abide by specific rules including, but not limited to, the following:[02,03]
New York State Department of Health
875 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206-1309
Phone: 518-408-5300
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The New York State Department of Health inspects each memory care community every 12 to 18 months and requires license renewal every two years.[03] To search for inspection reports, you can use the NYS Health Profiles list to search the details of recent inspections for all licensed facilities using the following instructions:
Each inspection report includes the following information:
MyCity. Assisted Living Residence (ALR) License. Mycity.nyc.gov.
New York State Department of Health. (2004). Special Needs Assisted Living Plan Overview and Requirements.
New York State Department of Health. Consumer information guide: assisted living residence.
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